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Symantec Endpoint Encryption vs Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro Endpoint Encryp...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 9.4%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption is 3.2%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption9.4%
Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption3.2%
Other87.4%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Mohamed-Hashem - PeerSpot reviewer
Has integrated well with internal systems and supported secure file server use for several years
The most valuable function of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the integration with our current endpoint protection solution and its administration because it is already integrated with our operating system to Microsoft. We do not have any complaints about the solution from any management perspective, as I am not involved in technical implementation. The centralized policy control in Symantec Endpoint Encryption is useful for us. We already have it implemented. The removable media encryption in Symantec Endpoint Encryption is enabled by default, though I am not interacting with it directly.
Sampath Acharya - PeerSpot reviewer
Full disk encryption safeguards data effectively and customer service provides excellent support
There weren't too many challenges with the setup. The initial setup is a little bit difficult as it requires skill. A person without the necessary experience or skill cannot handle it. Overall, I'd rate the implementation process seven out of ten. Deployment times vary depending on customer enrollment. If there are more than 100 machines, it might take 45 to 60 days.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"Its management is good, and it is also scalable and mostly stable."
"Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective."
"The most effective features of Symantec are those related to data protection."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The most valuable features are the messaging features and shared folders."
"The best feature of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the encryption itself. Encryption truly is the way to go because nowadays we are living in an era of widespread server threats, and you need to encrypt your emails and documents because you never know who might get hold of them."
"Disk encryption and file and folder encryption are the most valuable and used features. It is also very well integrated with Symantec Messaging Gateway and Symantec DLP, which is helpful in protecting any kind of information that goes outside. Symantec DLP catches an email and sends it to the encryption server. The encryption server encrypts the email and intimates to the user that confidential information is being sent out. The administrator can then take appropriate action."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption is security."
"If a laptop is stolen, no one can steal the data since it is fully protected."
"It's a secure and quick solution."
"Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption has good performance and is secure."
"Offers very good endpoint security solutions."
"The most valuable feature is the support for email."
"Very good interface."
"The disk encryption is great."
 

Cons

"I would like to have less frequent updates."
"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."
"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."
"I can only patch monthly. I don't know what the solution is there, besides being vulnerable for three weeks out of four. But there's got to be an option somehow."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."
"What I didn't find helpful in the version we used is the fact that all devices had to be on the same network for us to push through the encryption."
"The agent can be improved on the solution. Right now, we have an Endpoint Protection agent as well as an encryption agent and another for the DLVs and other services. We would prefer a single agent for the entire product."
"In terms of what must be improved, I would say the support, the next feature, and the road map. I think all these must be improved, but the important thing to improve is the support."
"There are recovery issues that arise."
"It is not easy to integrate with third party solutions."
"To improve Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, the user interface could be somewhat more friendly. It is already friendly, but it can not be approached through to the exact issue and just to give you the full detail of each and every port graphically."
"We had to use an integrator for the implementation of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption. We have two people who work on this solution."
"The product's scalability is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"They need to come up with cloud solutions."
"I would like to see more integration. Good cloud-based solutions need to be arrayed. I'd like to see better integration with administrative tools as well as Active Directory integration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."
"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."
"The solution's licensing costs are yearly."
"You have to pay for the license annually."
"We pay for Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption every six months. The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"One of the reasons we decided to go with Trend Micro Endpoint Security is because of its cost effectiveness."
"The drive encryption of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption could improve. Some of my customers have some problems."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
Performing Arts
17%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption?
If Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption comes up with a SaaS solution, it will be better rather than just having an on-premises solution.
 

Also Known As

Symantec Drive Encryption
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Sample Customers

Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency
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